In a striking announcement this April, the World Bank claimed that India has successfully lifted 171 million people out of extreme poverty over the decade spanning 2011-12 to 2022-23. According to its ...

When it won its independence in 1947, India suffered from appalling poverty. Campaigning in rural districts, Jawaharlal Nehru, the country’s first prime minister, had seen the “mark of this beast” on ...

This paper presents a descriptive analysis of poverty in India, drawing on secondary data from national surveys and expert committee reports. The findings reveal a steady decline in income poverty ...

Even now, in a number of major crops, India's yields lag China and in some cases, by half - and that's been very puzzling, ...

Jay Sehgal, Executive Vice President of the Sehgal Foundation, says his organization's bottom-up model is transforming rural ...

The Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Rural Livelihood Mission (DAY-NRLM) plays a crucial role in combating poverty in ...

India’s festivals are not just cultural celebrations; they are microeconomic engines that drive production, consumption, and ...

Preparing for competitive examinations demands dedication, discipline, and a peaceful environment, along with access to ...

While hundreds of millions of poor people are struggling to survive without proper food, and even water, India’s richest person, billionaire Mukesh Ambani, has spent more than US$150 million for his ...

MUMBAI, June 3 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Exit polls in India suggest Narendra Modi's alliance will secure a third term as prime minister with a big majority. High on his to-do list will be improving ...

India's housing finance sector is riding a wave of post-pandemic revival, driven by policy support, digital innovation, and ...